GENESIS means "source" or "begetting;" the beginning. To the ages
4 years through 7 years of age is indeed the source, the youngest to start
the dance ministry. The doctrine of creation of Genesis is a great
declaration of faith. Man bearing the image of God is the climatic
creative act of God. God thereby has a claim upon the service of all
mankind.
EXODUS means "going out;" and refers to the Exodus from Egypt which is
the most significant event in Israelite history, for it brought national
independence. To the ages 8 years through 10 years of age is truly the
age that deals with preparations to leave and to claim their
independence. To begin understanding the convenant with its provisions
and laws.
PSALMS means "praises;" the scriptures (Psalter) was the liturgical hymn
book that has been regularly used in worship. To the ages 11 years through
15 years of age is where we begin to pour out our soul to God, in
penitence, in thanksgiving, in faith, for assurance, for strength, for
deliverance, and for instruction.
PROVERBS the wisest man who ever lived, Solomon, left us a legacy of
written wisdom in the book of proverbs. Woven into human fabric is the
desire to learn and understand. From 16 years of age to adults is where
we begin to analyze, conceptualize, theorize, discuss, and debate
issues in our lives. We also follow fundamental instructions on how to
conduct ourselves, how to have self-control and resist temptation, how
to seek truth, and how to trust God.
